Our shared goal:

Our region empowers its residents to harness their creativity by fostering entrepreneurship, cultural diversity, and inclusivity.

In 2050, Los Angeles will continue to play host to the largest concentration of working artists in the nation and provide support to maintain (and build) its robust collection of arts establishments. It will lead the nation in manufacturing and become an international leader in technology and innovation. Our region will be a center for entrepreneurial activity that creates jobs and generates wealth for a diverse, flexible, and talented workforce. LA’s business community will reflect the diversity of our region, enhancing our international business opportunities.

Did you know? Immigrant workers are an entrepreneurial force - they are more likely to be self-employed than US-born workers AND more likely to be employed in general. Check out the Pew Research Center report to learn more!

Radical Optimism is a conversation series seeking to understand how creative and innovative voices navigate our changing city. Last year, this series tackled our local food culture, manufacturing, density, and more. Now they're ramping up for 2018 and want to hear from you!